Artists Afloat – By the Water 6 – 16 September 2009 was the direct result of a mentoring program run by Artists Initiative (Jo Wooler), to facilitate the establishment of a not for profit group of artists working for artists. Thanks to all our sponsors of this exhibition for helping GETTING ART OUT THERE! Moreton Bay Regional Council, Sails Restaurant and Function Centre, Trask Development Corporation, Sun City Air Conditioning, Red Back Print, Future Auto Service Centres, Kinique-Kinesiology uniquely for you and Andie Moss Photography

Artists Afloat – By the Water was the debut exhibition of the dynamic new group Artists Afloat Inc, inspired by the beautiful Moreton Bay, home for the featured artists Julie Wecker, Kim Mancini, Leigh Gordon, Beverley Currie, Monica Batiste and Jo Wooler.

Sails Restaurant and Function Centre featured this exhibition at Suttons Beach in Redcliffe From 6th – 16th September between 10am – 3pm daily There were regular interpretive talks as well as an interactive area for children to create their own masterpieces.

The opening night was hailed a success with sixty people attending! Local cultural identity Richard Lancaster officially opened the event.

The Artists Afloat Sand Garden Competition over the Redcliffe First Settlement Weekend was lots of fun down by the Redcliffe Jetty with all the kids.

The closing night on Wednesday 16th September at 6pm, saw a good crowd gather for the final showing of this exquisite exhibition.

If you didn’t get to experience it, make sure you email Artists Afloat at email@artistsinitiative.com.au to register for future invitations to their inspiring exhibitions.

Arts enthusiast Richard Lancaster officially opens ‘Artists Afloat – By the Water’

Guests enjoying Richards opening speech

Jo Wooler thanking everyone for coming

Leigh Gordon, Beverley Currie, Richard Lancaster, Monica Batiste, Jo Wooler, Kim Mancini, Cr Rae Frawley (absent Julie Wecker)

Julie Wecker

Kim Mancini

Monica Batiste

Leigh Gordon

Beverley Currie

Jo Wooler

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Artists Afloat – On the Water 5 – 8 June 2009 was an exhibition curated by Artists Initiative (Jo Wooler), which featured seven talented local Moreton Bay artists onboard Redcliffe’s unique floating gallery. Thank you to our proud supporters Moreton Bay Regional Council, Mark Skinner Advertising and The Sign Cellar. Official opening images courtesy of Natasha Ryan Photography. A good example of how Artists Initiative helps to get your art OUT THERE!

Moored off the Redcliffe Jetty from 6 - 8 June 2009, Mojocreations Floating Gallery featured 'Artists Afloat - On the Water' - a group exhibition of works by seven talented local artists, inspired by our own Moreton Bay.

Kim Mancini, Julie Wecker, Lillian van Listenburg MP, Cr Rae Frawley, Jo Wooler, Eva Hekel, Monica Batiste, Leigh Gordon (absent Beverley Currie) standing alongside Mojocreations Floating Gallery.

Eva Hekel, Leigh Gordon, Lillian van Listenburg MP, Cr Rae Frawley, Kim Mancini, Julie Wecker, Monica Batiste and Jo Wooler (absent Beverley Currie) inside Mojocreations Floating Gallery saloon.

Jo Wooler, Cr Rae Frawley, Lillian van Listenburg MP and Drew Wooler.

Cr Rae Frawley addressing the guests on behalf of Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland.

Lillian van Listenburg MP officially opening the exhibition on behalf of Premier Anna Bligh.

Steve Grady entertaining the guests with his original music.

The Honorable Dean Wells MLA congratulates Jo Wooler on her latest venture - Artists Initiative.

Rae Frawley, Desley Taylor, Eva Hekel, Trish Badgery, Lillian van Listenburg and Monica Batiste.

Monica Batiste, Hadley and Jenna Toweel.

Michelle Cook & Rosslyn Kennedy.

Lynda Roberts, Rosslyn Kennedy, Cr Rae Frawley, Desley Taylor and Eva Hekel.

Lorraine Turner, Kim Mancini and Julie Wecker.

Jenni Jessen & Leigh Gordon.

Eva Hekel, Desley Taylor and Trish Badgery.

Drew and Jo Wooler of Mojocreations.

With over 300 visitors over the three days, the second ‘Artists Afloat’ exhibition was as successful as the first!

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